Brian Becker on Rick Carl & Company

November 4, 2009 in Business, General Articles, Rick Carl & Company, Technical or Geeky by Brian Becker | No comments

Apple iPhone: Jailbreaking & Unlocking and Related Security Problems
jailbreaking – the act of “freeing” a phone or computer from its manufacturer’s limitations
unlocking – the act of opening a phone so that it can be used on another network

A Netherlands-based hacker broke into some iPhones that had been “jailbroken” because of a security flaw in the code. The hacker placed a message on the screen that the user should pay 5 euros (more than $7) via pay pal to find out how to secure the phone.

Apple has taken steps in their latest firmware to prevent jailbreaking/unlocking.

Windows 7 – A Great OS (operating system)
Even despite the Apple ads that laugh at the OS woes of Windows-past, this new Windows 7 is a great operating system and worth the upgrade. semo.net will upgrade your computer for as little as $59.95 + the cost of the software from Windows (you can bring in your own or buy an upgrade from us for $129). Most newer computers can handle the upgrade but some might require new memory. If you need your computer data backed up before the upgrade, we can do that for you as well.

DroidGoogle’s Android Appears with Verizon as “Droid”
Less than two years ago, Google announced that they were releasing an open-access, mobile phone software platform. T-Mobile and Sprint have released phones with Google’s mobile phone OS. Now Verizon along with Motorola have designed their first offering dubbed: Droid. This phone has lots of promise and the buzz is that the phone will live up to the hype.

Great Kids Christmas Present
Give your child a three-class tutor session on how to program computers. Taught by Ben, Jack and Brian Becker. Email us@beckerboys.com for more information.
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Brian Becker Interview in TCMNet about Broadband Stimulus

October 26, 2009 in Features, General Articles by Brian Becker | No comments

I was interviewed last week for an article on ISPs who have submitted to the Fed Government for grants under the Recover Act’s Broadband for Rural, Unserved areas programs by the Dept of Agriculture and Dept of Commerce.

TCMNet: Poplar Bluff: Where Broadband Stimulus Meets Green Technology

Butler County Distributing Three Types of New H1N1 Flu Vaccine

October 23, 2009 in Announcements, Features by Butler County Health Department | Comments closed

The Butler County Health Department has been receiving three different versions of the new H1N1 flu vaccine – each one designed for a specific use. The health department will be distributing the vaccine according to the guidelines established for each of the three versions.

“There are three main types of H1N1 flu vaccine and each type is not right for everyone,” said Health Department Director, Robert Hudson. “It is important to remember that there will eventually be enough vaccine for everyone who wants to be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu.”
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State health department issues exemption for flu vaccine

October 23, 2009 in General Articles by Butler County Health Department | 2 comments

For Immediate Release:
Oct. 22, 2009

Contact:
Kit Wagar
Office of Public Information
573-751-6062

State health department issues exemption for flu vaccine
Action gives pregnant women and families of young children access to H1N1 vaccine
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Tickets Still Available for Tonight’s Neal Boyd Concert

October 17, 2009 in Archived Announcement by Brian Becker | Comments closed

America’s Got Talent winner, Neal Boyd, is in concert in Poplar Bluff tonight and only 100 tickets are still available at the door starting at 6pm. On stage tonight, opening the show at 7pm is semo.net’s own Toni Becker Band.

Tickets are $15 at the door and there are still a handful of floor seats available along with balcony seats.

Rodgers Theater
Poplar Bluff
7pm (doors open at 6)

For a Butt-Kickin’ Good Time Call…

October 7, 2009 in Archived Announcement by Brian Becker | Comments closed

Pulse-pounding mixed-martial arts action returns to the Coliseum this October courtesy of Cage Fighter Championship. Night of Champions brings the best of the best to Poplar Bluff for one night only on Saturday, October 10. The event brings together several UFC stars, including 9-time UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes and Marc Fiore of HIT Squad, UFC fighter Brian Foster, and Ultimate Fighter 10 superstar Jon Madsen.

Matt Hughes and Marc Fiore will be bringing their HIT Squad fighters to compete for Cage Fighter Championship belts. There will be three – that’s right, THREE – championship fights, so the action will have you on the edge of your seat from the time the doors open at 7PM until the last knockout punch is thrown.

Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster or at the Black River Coliseum box office.

Brian Becker on with Rick Carl & Company

October 7, 2009 in Business, Entertainment, General Articles, Rick Carl & Company, Technical or Geeky by Brian Becker | Comments closed

Windows 7.0
Windows 7 is just days away with a release date of 10-22-09. Is your PC ready for Windows 7? Download Microsoft’s Advisor to find out. I have no idea what takes so long to determine compatibility…my laptop took over 10 minutes to get an answer. My Sony laptop (new in February 2006) running XP passed as long as I free up 12G of hard drive space (easy enough by I dumping “My Pictures” onto an external drive).

Don’t want to do the upgrade yourself? semo.net’s certified technicians can do the upgrade for as little as $59.95 plus the cost of Win7 upgrade software ($119 – $210). Call 686.9114 today for information about your upgrade.

Apple Tablet Rumors Continue
You can find tons of rumors on the new Apple product and whether it will be an ebook reader, large iTouch or Newton 2.0. Dvorak uses reason and rumor to gives his opinion on what this new device will do.

Google Android Coming To Verizon
T-Mobile & Sprint have already released a version of the Google Android phone, but in S.E. Missouri that doesn’t do much for you. But earlier this month, Google & Verizon announced that the open-platform phone was coming to the “Can You Hear Me Now” network. AT&T, home of the iPhone, has yet to agree that the Android can be used on their network.

Google AppEngine Goes Java
For two years, Google’s development platform (known as Google App Engine) was only available for the Python programming language. But last month, Google released a Java version of the application development system. For those who program, Google has developed a powerful, scalable platform for your web applications.

Saturn Has Invisible Ring
According to an article posted today, Saturn has an invisible ring up to 7.4 million miles from it’s surface.

semo.net Still Looking For Writers
You can make up to $500/month writing articles & blog posts for semo.net. Imagine an extra $6000 per year! Here’s how the process works:
Email a subject you want to write on to “articles@semo.net”
Within one business day you get a response. If it is a “yes” you will also get guidelines of how long the article should be, how much semo.net will pay you for your post, and when you need to have it completed.
Submit your post for final editing (articles that need major editing will either be rejected or the payment will be reduced by an editing expense — so write well!).

Can Cardinals Afford to Pay Pujols $35m/year?

October 1, 2009 in Entertainment, Features, General Articles, Sports by Brian Becker | 15 comments


I love baseball. I love Cardinal’s baseball. And I enjoy Pujols and Holliday as the best 3-4 combination in the majors. My youngest son’s room has a life-sized Pujols pin-up, I own five Pujols rookie cards (including a card that is one of only 15 printed), and I will join any “retire #5” club. But I do not support $35m to keep Pujols.

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Additional H1N1 Cases Confirmed in Butler County

September 8, 2009 in Archived Announcement by Brian Becker | 1 comment

As of 2:00pm on Tuesday September 8, 2009, the Butler County Health Department has received 6 additional laboratory confirmed H1N1 cases. This brings the total to 12 confirmed cases in Butler County. Of the 12 H1N1 cases, at least 6 have sought treatment, recovered and have returned back to school or work. The remaining 6 cases are currently under review. The majority of confirmed cases have been within the school age population. The Butler County Health Department continues to see an increase in the number of patients presenting influenza like symptoms to physician’s offices. We are currently educating the public to help reduce the spread of H1N1 influenza. The Butler County Health Department is in the planning stages for vaccination clinics for the CDC recommended priority populations.

For any questions or comments, please contact the Butler County Health Department at 573-785-8478.

semo.net Labor Day Hours

September 2, 2009 in Archived Announcement, Semo.net News by Bridgett Barnhill | Comments closed

The office of semo.net will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Have a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend!

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